Where to Buy Kentucky Native Plants (2023)
Updated: Jul 28
This article is the most up-to-date list of where to buy Kentucky native plants.
The best part?
Each section is listed by county, so you can quickly skip to a supplier near you.
If there's no seller in your area, we include a section of online retailers offering shipping.
In short, if you want to buy native plants for your yard, this is the list for you.
Let's get started.
Check the map of counties with native plant suppliers below. If there isn't one near you, you can skip ahead to online retailers.
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Barren County
Busy Bee Nursery and Consulting
Busy Bee Nursery and Consulting is a small-scale, family nursery that specializes in native plants for pollinators and wildlife conservation. They have a wide selection of native flowers, shrubs, and trees for sale. While their nursery isn't open to visitors, they offer regularly scheduled pickups in Bowling Green and Glasgow and frequently attend special events statewide. An up-to-date list of available plants, including details about their upcoming pickups and events, can be viewed on their website. They also offer coaching and consulting services for homeowners, farmers, and others interested in improving their habitat for pollinators and wildlife.
Products and Services Offered
Native Plants
Habitat Consulting and Coaching
Landscape Design
Gift Cards
Educational Resources
Speaking Events
Contact Information
Email: info@busybeenurseryandconsulting.com
Website: busybeenurseryandconsulting.com
Bourbon County
Oakland Farm Trees
Oakland Farm Trees specialize in Kentucky native trees and shrubs grown in containers. The plants they sell are typically between 1-4 ft tall, and they have over 25 species to choose from. Their website has an up-to-date list of the plants currently available. Visits to their nursery are by appointment only, so you must call or email ahead to set one up.
Products and Services Offered
Native Plants
Contact Information
Email: oaklandfarmtrees@gmail.com
Phone: (859) 361-8474
Address: 1608 Winchester Road, Paris KY, 40361
Website: oaklandfarmtrees.com
Fayette County
EARTHeim Landscape Design
EARTHeim Landscape Design's plants are grown from sustainably sourced seeds, cuttings, divisions, and sometimes plugs. While their nursery isn't open to visitors, you can order for pickup with the plant list linked on their website. They also offer many services to get your landscape up and running, which you can schedule through their website forms or email.
Products and Services Offered
Native Plants
Seasonal Containers
Design Consultations
Landscape Design and Installation
Garden Care
Garden Coaching
Speaking Events
Contact Information
Email: eartheimstudio@gmail.com
Website: eartheim.com
Fields to Forest
Fields to Forest is a nursery that specializes in native trees and shrubs. They believe in restoring the Kentucky landscape by eliminating invasive plants and allowing native plants to regrow. The trees they sell are typically between 2-5 ft tall, and their website offers an up-to-date list of ones available. Feel free to contact them about visiting and picking out a plant.
Products and Services Offered
Native Plants
Contact Information
Email: annwhitney_garner@yahoo.com
Phone: (859) 221-5361
Address: 3374 Briar Hill Rd, Lexington, KY 40516
Website: fieldstoforest.com
Michler's Gardens and Greenhouses
Michler's has been in business for over 100 years in Lexington, KY. They have a great selection of Kentucky native perennials for sale, as well as a multitude of other plants. As a florist, they also offer cut flowers for weddings and other events. On their website, you can order for pickup or local delivery to anywhere in Lexington.
Products and Services Offered
Native Plants
Cut Flowers
Local Delivery
Design Consultations
Online Shopping
Contact Information
Email: flora@michlers.com
Phone: (859) 254-0383
Address: 417 E Maxwell St, Lexington, KY 40508
Website: michlers.com
Hart County
Roundstone Native Seed
Roundstone Native Seed has grown and supplied high-quality native seeds for over 20 years. They offer over 300 species of seeds as well as 125 seed mixes. They also occasionally have plant seedlings available. Their regular business hours are 8 am-4 pm on weekdays, or you can also order from their website and have the seeds shipped to you.
Products and Services Offered
Native Seeds
Native Seed Mixes
Native Plant Seedlings (Seasonally)
Online Shopping
Contact Information
Email: sales@roundstoneseed.com
Phone: (270) 531-3034
Address: 9764 Raider Hollow Rd, Upton, Ky 42784
Website: roundstoneseed.com
Jefferson County
Above the Dirt
Above the Dirt is a garden shop located in the J-town Historic Gaslight District. They carry a variety of native trees, shrubs, and perennials, and are expanding their selection every year. As a garden store, they also have a range of gardening materials and other plants to choose from. Feel free to stop by and see them during their regular business hours.
Products and Services Offered
Native Plants
Gardening Materials
Vegetable Starts and Seeds
Hanging and Potted Plants
Houseplants
Contact Information
Email: plants@abovethedirtgardenshop.com
Phone: (502) 290-4466
Address: 10104 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40299
Website: abovethedirtgardenshop.com
Jessamine County
Springhouse Gardens
Springhouse Gardens is a garden center that offers a wide variety of native plants such as trees, shrubs, evergreens, vines, groundcovers, and perennials. They also grow and sell many hard-to-find native plants such as pawpaw, spicebush, bloodroot, and various milkweeds. As a garden center, they also offer a wide range of services for your landscape.
Products and Services Offered
Native Plants
Local Delivery and Planting
Special Orders
Design Consultations
Landscape Design and Installation
Landscape Maintenance
Contact Information
Email: greatplants@springhousegardens.com
Phone: (859) 224-0033
Address: 185 W. Catnip Hill Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Website: springhousegardens.com
Madison County
The Potting Shed
The Potting Shed is a seasonal garden center located in Berea, KY. They offer many locally-grown native perennials and native trees, shrubs, and grasses. Their seasonal openings are typically the second week of April through July 4th and in September and October for the fall season. They also have a year-round shop featuring houseplants and unique pottery in the Chestnut St. Mini Mall. You can visit them there to support them further.
Products and Services Offered
Native Plants
Annuals and Perennials
Trees and Shrubs
Fruits, Veggie Starts, and Herbs
Hanging Baskets
Soils
Pottery
Contact Information
Email: thepottingshedky@gmail.com
Phone: (859) 986-2226
Address: 508 Richmond Rd N, Berea, KY 40403
Website: thepottingshedinberea.com
Marshall County
John P. Rhody Tree Nursery
The Kentucky Division of Forestry runs the John P. Rhody Tree Nursery. Every year the KDF grows approximately 1.25 million tree seedlings. They have multiple species available in bundles of 10, 50, or 100 for sale on their website. The smaller seedlings are shipped to individuals from January through April, during the trees' dormancy period, while trees too large to ship can be picked up at the nursery. Due to staffing issues, the KDF asks you not to contact the nursery directly but instead your regional field office with any questions.
Products and Services Offered
Native Trees (Seasonally)
Online Shopping
Contact Information
Email: kyseedlingsales@ky.gov
Phone: Find your regional field office
Address: 515 John P Rhody Ln, Gilbertsville, KY 42044
Website: kentucky.gov
Morgan County
Morgan County Tree Nursery
The Kentucky Division of Forestry runs the Morgan County Tree Nursery. Every year the KDF grows approximately 1.25 million tree seedlings. They have multiple species available in bundles of 10, 50, or 100 for sale on their website. The smaller seedlings are shipped to individuals from January through April, during the trees' dormancy period, while trees too large to ship can be picked up at the nursery. Due to staffing issues, the KDF asks you not to contact the nursery directly but instead your regional field office with any questions.
Products and Services Offered
Native Trees (Seasonally)
Online Shopping
Contact Information
Email: kyseedlingsales@ky.gov
Phone: Find your regional field office
Address: 326 Tree Nursery Rd, West Liberty, KY 41472
Website: kentucky.gov
Oldham County
Dropseed Native Plant Nursery
Dropseed Native Plant Nursery offers a wide range of both plants and seeds. They have wildflowers, ferns, grasses, trees, shrubs, and various seeds. Visits to their nursery are by appointment only, so you must call or email ahead to set one up. You can order from their website and have the plants shipped, except for their trees and shrubs. They source all their seeds from local natural areas, and their plants are grown from those same seeds. They also offer gift cards if you're looking to give somebody a gift.
Products and Services Offered
Native Plants
Native Seeds
Contract Growing
Design Consultations
Natural Community Restoration Planning
Cut Flowers
Speaking Events
Online Shopping
Contact Information
Email: info@dropseednursery.com
Phone: (502) 439-9033
Address: 1205 S Buckeye Ln, Goshen, KY 40026
Website: dropseednursery.com
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
The Yew Dell Botanical Gardens has one of the region's largest and most diverse plant collections. Their walkable gardens offer something in bloom 12 months of the year and have an endless variety to inspire regional gardeners. Recently, they have been expanding their nursery and plants available for the public, which you can purchase in their gift shop or order online for pickup. In addition, they have multiple classes and workshops available throughout the year. You can also rent certain areas for a wedding venue.
Products and Services Offered
Native Plants
Multiple Walkable Gardens
Weddings and Private Events
Classes and Workshops
Online Shopping
Contact Information
Email: grow@yewdellgardens.org
Phone: (502) 241-4788
Address: 6220 Old LaGrange Rd, Crestwood, KY 40014
Website: yewdellgardens.org
Meadowview Farm & Natural Habitat Garden
Meadowview Farm & Natural Habitat Garden is a mom-and-pop nursery with both plants and seeds available. While their website doesn't show the current plants they have available, feel free to contact them for a current list. Visits to their nursery are by appointment only, so you must call or email ahead to set one up. If you wish to support them further, they also have an online store for their farm where you can buy portions of their harvest in advance (CSA shares) for future pickup or local delivery.
Products and Services Offered
Native Plants
Native Seeds
Cut Flowers
CSA Shares
Contact Information
Email: mfnhgllc@gmail.com
Cell: (502) 794-1831
Address: 2005 Meadowview Dr, Crestwood, KY 40014
Website: meadowviewfarmandgarden.com
Rockcastle County
Sylvatica Forest Farm
Sylvatica Forest Farm is a fully licensed tree nursery, mushroom farm, and botanical apothecary in Disputanta, KY. They offer both native trees and shrubs for sale and a multitude of other fruit and nut trees from their farm. They grow their plants using only natural and organic methods and don't use any chemicals, conventional fertilizers, or otherwise harmful products. Contact Michael and Joana with further questions about their farm or products. Email is their preferred contact method.
Products and Services Offered
Native Plants
Fruit and Nut Trees
Apothecary Products
Seasonal Farm Workshops
Consulting By Appointment
Online Shopping
Contact Information
Email: sylvaticaforestfarm@gmail.com
Phone: (574) 312-8811
Address: 812 Anglin Falls Rd, Disputanta, KY 40456
Website: sylvaticaforestfarm.com
Shelby County
Ironweed Native Plant Nursery
Ironweed Native Plant Nursery offers a massive selection of plants to choose from. They have native wildflowers, vines, grasses, trees, and shrubs. Visits to their nursery are by appointment only, so you must call or email ahead to set one up. You can also order from their website and have the plants shipped. All of their plants are nursery propagated in north-central Kentucky from seeds sourced from multiple locations within the state.
Products and Services Offered
Native Plants
Contract Growing
Referrals to Native Plant Landscapers
Online Shopping
Contact Information
Email: info@ironweednursery.com
Phone: (270) 250-3587
Address: 400 Waddy Road, Waddy, KY 40076
Website: ironweednursery.com
Indiana Border
Ancient Roots Native Nursery
Ancient Roots Native Nursery is a small, family-owned business in Poseyville, Indiana. They offer a great selection of native flowers, grasses, vines, shrubs, and trees. All their plants are true natives that will prosper in their natural habitat and provide for local wildlife. They are open from the spring until the fall, with both regular hours and by appointment. The exact dates and hours are shown on their website here. You can also order plants from their website and have them shipped.
Products and Services Offered
Native Plants
Landscape Design and Installation
Invasive Species Removal
Online Shopping
Contact Information
Email: ancientrootsnativenursery@gmail.com
Phone: (812) 729-7668
Address: 5801 Hwy 66, Poseyville, IN 47633
Website: ancientrootsnativenursery.com
Peacock Valley Nursery
Peacock Valley Nursery is a wholesale nursery located in New Albany, Indiana. While they mainly sell business-to-business, they frequently set up a retail booth on weekends in downtown New Albany at 706 W Main Street. While at their weekend booth, they have a variety of native flowers to sell to the public. They will also work with retail customers on a case-by-case basis for pick-ups by appointment. However, they do not allow customers inside their nursery for liability reasons. A list of available native plants can be viewed on their website, or you can contact them for more information.
Products and Services Offered
Native Plants
Contact Information
Email: peacockvalleynursery@gmail.com
Phone: (210) 426-6119
Address: 390 Chanda Lane, New Albany, IN 47150
Website: peacockvalleynursery.com
Ohio Border
Bean Native Nursery & Consulting
Bean Native Nursery and Consulting is an ISA-certified arborist and native plant nursery in Williamsburg, Ohio. They have a great selection of native perennials, shrubs, and trees, most of which have been grown from local sources. They also offer consultations where an ISA-certified arborist can visit your property and discuss various topics. Plant sales are by appointment only, so you must call, email, or schedule online. They offer plant pickup in Anderson Township in most cases.
Products and Services Offered
Native Plants
Native Seeds
Consultations
Landscape Design and Installation
Tree Identification
Contact Information
Email: beannativenursery@gmail.com
Phone: (513) 307-0577
Location: Williamsburg, Ohio 45103
Website: beannativenursery.com
Keystone Flora
Keystone Flora is a native plant nursery located in Cincinnati, Ohio. They offer a huge selection of native forbs, grasses, vines, shrubs, and trees. All their plants are nursery grown from seeds and cuttings, without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. They are committed to providing plants beneficial to local wildlife. Because of this, they only carry true natives sourced from local areas, no cultivars. They ask that you call or email ahead to set up an appointment with them.
Products and Services Offered
Native Plants
Contact Information
Email: nativeplants@fuse.net
Phone: (513) 961-2727
Address: 5045 Wooden Shoe Hollow Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45232
Website: keystoneflora.com
Online Retailers
Some of the native plant suppliers discussed above offer online shopping with shipping. If you're not within driving distance of a local nursery, these Kentucky native plant suppliers are a great option.
Ironweed Native Plant Nursery
Ironweed Native Plant Nursery offers a massive selection of plants to choose from online. They have native wildflowers, vines, grasses, trees, and shrubs. All of their plants are nursery propagated in north-central Kentucky from seeds sourced from multiple locations within the state.
Products Sold Online
Native Plants
Dropseed Native Plant Nursery
Dropseed Native Plant Nursery offers a wide range of both plants and seeds. While they don't offer shipping on trees and shrubs, you can order their wildflowers, ferns, grasses, and seeds. They source all their seeds from local natural areas, and their plants are grown from those same seeds. They also offer gift cards if you're looking to give somebody a gift.
Products Sold Online
Native Plants
Native Seeds
Gift Cards
Ancient Roots Native Nursery
Ancient Roots Native Nursery is a small, family-owned business in Poseyville, Indiana. They offer a great selection of native flowers, grasses, vines, shrubs, and trees. All their plants are true natives that will prosper in their natural habitat and provide for local wildlife.
Products Sold Online
Native Plants
Sylvatica Forest Farm
Sylvatica Forest Farm is a fully licensed tree nursery, mushroom farm, and botanical apothecary. They offer both native trees and shrubs for sale and a multitude of other fruit and nut trees from their farm. They grow their plants using only natural and organic methods and don't use any chemicals, conventional fertilizers, or otherwise harmful products.
Products Sold Online
Native Plants
Fruit and Nut Trees
Apothecary Products
Roundstone Native Seed
Roundstone Native Seed has grown and supplied high-quality native seeds for over 20 years. They offer over 300 species of seeds as well as 125 seed mixes. They are a great option to plant a more extensive area affordably. They also occasionally have plant seedlings available.
Products Sold Online
Native Seeds
Native Seed Mixes
Native Plant Seedlings (Seasonally)
Kentucky Division of Forestry
Every year the Kentucky Division of Forestry grows approximately 1.25 million tree seedlings. Multiple species are available in bundles of 10, 50, or 100. The smaller seedlings are shipped to individuals from January through April, during the trees' dormancy period, while trees too large to ship can be picked up at the nursery.
Products Sold Online
Native Trees (Seasonally)
Help If You Can
We keep this list as up-to-date as possible. However, if there's a native plant supplier we missed or one we mentioned recently closed down, let us know by leaving a comment below.
We urge you to always support your local businesses when possible. The more native plant suppliers we support, the more will stay open, and the more people will have access to native plants. Thank you.